PDC World Championship Darts 2009 is announced and will be available for Wii and DS on May 29.

Oxygen Games said they have dramatically increased accuracy and realism of the game, and that the gameplay has consequently improved compared to the old version. Reportedly, at the special preview event recently held in London, some of the world's top players were stunned!

"My kids have got no chance of getting a game", said Phil Taylor, the 14-time world champion, referring to the addictiveness of the new Nintendo's title. Even though he admits it's a different challenge, he says he might even consider "warming up his shoulder" with the game before going to real practice. World number two, James Wade, says the same thing. Warming up his shoulder before the game and unbelievably accurate. He even says it's as close to real darts as you could ever get!

OK, at the end, we all know how these things work, with editors and official promoters, it's no wonder to hear such praises at a preview event. However, it's clear that, as any other good mixed reality, the game will probably help attract young generations and spread the culture over. How, you ask, given it's only darts, for God's sake!? Well… how often do you get a chance to play against Taylor or Wade, real or virtual, and maybe even win sometimes? See?

[ via Sky Sports ]